Can't identify part that fell out of my SE/30

[djc6]

I opened an SE/30 and this metal part fell out. I think it fell out from the area between power supply and the fan. Anyone know where it goes?

its NOT the metal grounding strap that gets held in with two screws between the logic board and the metal frame the logic board slides into. That is still held in place with the two screws.

Thanks!

 

[croissantking]

I have been inside my SE/30s many times and don't recognise this part. Could it be a stray? i.e. not originally part of this machine.

 

[djc6]

I have been inside my SE/30s many times and don't recognise this part. Could it be a stray? i.e. not originally part of this machine.

Possible - the RAM was upgraded and the expansion slot plastic cover is missing on the back of the case.

 

[ObeyDaleks]

Looks like the grounding foil that’s normally attached to a small groove inside the back case. They are missing in most machines because they usually fall out first time the machine is opened and most people don’t know where they go.

 

[croissantking]

Looks like the grounding foil that’s normally attached to a small groove inside the back case. They are missing in most machines because they usually fall out first time the machine is opened and most people don’t know where they go.

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Imagine if that foil being missing caused lots of random issues for SE/30 users over the past 35 years.

 

[jasonfortheworld]

Looks like the grounding foil that’s normally attached to a small groove inside the back case. They are missing in most machines because they usually fall out first time the machine is opened and most people don’t know where they go.

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I second this. Only 2 of my 12 machines actually have it.

 

[croissantking]

I want the foil now.

 

[mikes-macs]

Foil has been in supermarkets for years, but if you can’t find any Amazon has some.